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Adding and subtracting fractions (write the answer as a mixed number fraction if possible)

2/5 - 1/3

User Sora
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Answer:

1/15

Explanation:

make both equal 2/5 times it by 3

1/3 times it by 5, you should end up with 6/15 - 5/15

then simply subtract them and you should get 1/15

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